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Tissot Carson PremiumvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Carson Premium
TissotCarson Premium
MSRP $450
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Carson Premium30mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Carson Premium40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Carson Premium50m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Carson Premium$450
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
30mm
39mm
Thickness
6.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
30mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Green
Indices
Roman
Applied

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$428

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What people say

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Tissot Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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